Farnham v. United States
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL PROM THE COURT OP'CLAIMS. The facts, which involve a claim against the United States for infringement of patent rights in connection with postage stamp-holders,' are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hughes
The claimant, in the year 1906, .brought "his petition' to recover upon the basis of an implied contract for the alleged use by the Government of his patented invention, consisting of a stamp-holder. The claim was for profits alleged to have been made between April 16, Í900, and June 30, 1905. Another petition was filed, in 1911, upon the same basis, to recover profits for the period between June 30, 1905, and June 30, 1910. Motion to consolidate the two suits, as involving the same issues, was granted. Upon hearing, the court made findings of fact and held that the plaintiff was not entitled…
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